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Adam Sandler Enlists Eminem for Unexpected 'Happy Gilmore 2' Cameo

He admitted a single phone call convinced the rapper to fly in for a one-day shoot that produced an hour of improvisational bloopers.

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Overview

  • Sandler initially hesitated to ask Eminem to join the film, fearing it would disrupt the rapper’s schedule.
  • Eminem appears as Donald Jr., extending the legacy of Joe Flaherty’s character following the actor’s death last year.
  • The two stars first connected at a 1999 SNL afterparty when Eminem was the musical guest alongside Dr. Dre.
  • Happy Gilmore 2 launched on Netflix on July 25 under Sandler’s ongoing multi-picture streaming deal.
  • An hour-long blooper reel captures Eminem’s improvisational flair during the one-day shoot.